This bill amends the Nebraska Criminal Code to enhance the legal framework surrounding offenses related to skimmer devices and organized retail crime. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "skimmer device" and outlines unlawful activities associated with their use on banking and point-of-sale terminals. The bill categorizes violations into various classes of felonies and misdemeanors, with increased penalties for repeat offenders. Additionally, it establishes a framework for prosecuting organized retail crime, defining it as the theft of retail merchandise intended for resale, and specifies penalties based on the aggregated market value of the stolen merchandise.

Moreover, the bill creates the Financial Fraud Victims' Reimbursement Fund, which will be administered by the Attorney General using assets forfeited from financial transaction offenses. Victims can apply for reimbursement, and the Attorney General will determine eligibility and the extent of reimbursement based on qualifying losses. The bill also outlines the procedures for property forfeiture and mandates that funds related to financial transaction offenses remain in the reimbursement fund for a specified period before being remitted to the State Treasurer. Additionally, it repeals certain sections of existing law, specifically sections 28-618, 28-1601, 28-1602, and section 28-101 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-101, 28-618, 28-1601, 28-1602
Final Reading: 28-101, 28-618, 28-1601, 28-1602
Slip Law: 28-101, 28-618, 28-1601, 28-1602